Netflix's The Body is a queer YA drama set in 2000s Catholic school
Eight-episode Netflix series explores identity, desire and friendship through a Halloween initiation gone wrong at a Catholic high school.
Netflix has released The Body, a new teen drama from Quinn Shephard, creator of Under the Bridge. The series pays homage to 2000s films like Bring It On, Jennifer's Body and Mean Girls but leans into queer storytelling.
Set at a Catholic school in the Northeast, the eight-episode series opens on Halloween 2004. A dance troupe initiation spirals out of control and one girl is found unresponsive.
The incident sets off a chain of events that tests the friendships and secrets binding the group. The series explores how repressive religion shapes teen identity and shame.
It mixes thriller, horror and coming-of-age drama. Critics called it brilliant for unpacking female friendship and the intensity of girlhood.
The show uses period details like Nokia phones and velour tracksuits to capture the era.
- Eight
- Episode count
- Halloween 2004
- Time period
- Northeast
- School location
- Quinn Shephard
- Creator
Why it mattersA well-reviewed new streaming series from a major creator offers a fresh take on teen friendship dynamics and identity struggles.
AustraliaAvailable on Netflix Australia now for viewers interested in contemporary YA dramas with strong critical reception and fresh storytelling.
Corroborated byThe Hollywood Reporter
